EP2481321B1 - Device for presenting cold and hot food - Google Patents

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EP2481321B1
EP2481321B1 EP20120152567 EP12152567A EP2481321B1 EP 2481321 B1 EP2481321 B1 EP 2481321B1 EP 20120152567 EP20120152567 EP 20120152567 EP 12152567 A EP12152567 A EP 12152567A EP 2481321 B1 EP2481321 B1 EP 2481321B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47F—SPECIAL FURNITURE, FITTINGS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR SHOPS, STOREHOUSES, BARS, RESTAURANTS OR THE LIKE; PAYING COUNTERS
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    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47F—SPECIAL FURNITURE, FITTINGS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR SHOPS, STOREHOUSES, BARS, RESTAURANTS OR THE LIKE; PAYING COUNTERS
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  • the invention relates to a device for the presentation of cold and hot food products according to the preamble of patent claim 1.
  • the present invention is based on the object of specifying a device for the presentation of cold and hot food, which offers the opportunity in a small space to offer alternately cold and hot food.
  • the inventive device has the great advantage that it allows a very simple and quick change from holding to cooling. Since the heat is maintained by electromagnetic induction, the presentation plate is not heated, so you can switch to cooling very quickly. As a result, this conversion is energetically very favorable and therefore economical.
  • FIG. 1 a device 1 for the presentation of cold and hot food is shown in side view and in partial section.
  • FIG. 2 the same device 1 is shown in side view.
  • the device 1 consists of a display case 2 with a windshield 3 and a cover plate 4 on a trough 5, which in turn is mounted on a support frame 6.
  • the support frame 6 consists of square tubes or tubes with any profile of stainless steel with height-adjustable feet 7.
  • a compressor 9 is arranged with a helical cooling line 10.
  • a drip tray 11 for condensation.
  • a cold evaporator or cooling element 12 and one or more fans 13 are provided for the circulating air cooling.
  • the tub 5 is covered with a granite presentation plate 14, in which one or more induction coils 15 are recessed round or over the entire surface (see also FIG Fig. 4 ).
  • a generator for the induction coils (not visible here).
  • the cold evaporator 12 is connected via a - not visible here - line to the cooling line 10.
  • electronic circuits 16, 17 and 18 (see Fig. 3 ) is provided for the control of the induction coils 15.
  • the side of the tub 5, a control circuit 19 is arranged for the induction coil 15, which is covered by a front panel 20.
  • a sensor circuit 21 is provided with adjacent switches 22, 23 and 24 for the control circuit 19 (see FIG. 3 ).
  • the windshield 3 of the vitrine 2 is divided into two parts with a baffle 25 at the bottom and a hinged disc 26 at the top, which is suspended on a hinge 27 on the cover plate 4.
  • the disc 26 can be folded upwards and fastened with a fastening 28 on the cover plate 4.
  • the display case 2 may either be closed on the customer side (disc 26 in the drawn position) or open (disc 26 in the dashed position).
  • a lamp 29 with LED lamps and a trained as infrared radiator or halogen lamp heat lamp 30 are also arranged below the cover plate 4.
  • the lamp 29 may be configured as a bar with different colored LED lamps (eg red and blue) to indicate the warm operation (red) or the cold operation (blue).
  • LED lighting is arranged in a row LED, which serve for a uniform illumination of the presentation plate 14.
  • a second row LED with blue light color and a third row LED with red light color are arranged.
  • the LED lamps can be designed as so-called RGB LED color diodes (red-green-blue LED) with a stepless color choice.
  • the LED lamps can be equipped with a light dimmer. In this way, the food with a suitable choice of color and illumination can visually better represent.
  • the presentation plate 14 is pivotable about an axis of rotation 33 and can be fixed on the back in a holder 34 with an angle of 0 ° to 45 °, preferably about 8 ° to 15 °, relative to the horizontal (shown in phantom).
  • the cover plate 4 can also be pivoted about a hinge 35 for cleaning purposes (see dashed line).
  • FIG. 3 now shows the device 1 in the direction A of FIG. 2 , There are provided a cover grid 36 for the supply air of the compressor 9 and a cover grille 37 for the exhaust air. With the sensor circuit 21, the temperature of the respective induction coil 15 can be adjusted.
  • the support frame 16 may also be a - not shown here - steam or water mist generator to be installed, which leads via a channel leading into the showcase 2 steam or a water mist in the Vitrineraum and there ensures a uniform indoor climate, so the food can be obtained and presented in very good quality over a longer period of time.
  • the indoor climate can also be regulated by means of humidity sensors.
  • the display case 2 can be converted from hot and cold operation in a very short time since almost no heat is released onto the presentation plate 14 and thus no cooling of the presentation surface 14 is necessary before switching to cold operation.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zur Präsentation von kalten und warmen Esswaren nach dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruchs 1.The invention relates to a device for the presentation of cold and hot food products according to the preamble of patent claim 1.

STAND DER TECHNIKSTATE OF THE ART

Vorrichtungen zur Präsentation von kalten und warmen Esswaren sind allgemein als Verkaufsvitrinen in Metzgereien, Gemüsehandlungen, Käsehandlungen und auch Restaurants mit Selbstbedienung bekannt. Es gibt Verkaufsvitrinen für kalte Esswaren und solche für warme Esswaren. Für die warmen Esswaren werden beispielsweise in Restaurants oder in Metzgereien Wärmelampen mit Infrarotstrahlung verwendet. Des Weiteren gibt es auch ein Präsentationssystem mit einem Kälte- und Warmbereich direkt nebeneinander, beispielsweise die Verkaufsvitrine "Culinario Fire & Ice" der Firma Beer Grill AG, CH-5612 Villmergen, welche relativ viel Platz braucht. Weiterhin zeigt das Dokument US2003/0 154 733 A1 eine Vitrine zur Präsentation von kalten und warmen Esswaren mit einer Kühleinrichtung und einer Wärmeeinrichtung. Für kleine Verkaufsflächen besteht jedoch nur die Möglichkeit, entweder eine Verkaufsvitrine für kalte Esswaren oder sonst eine solche für warme Esswaren aufzustellen.Devices for presenting cold and hot food are generally known as display cases in butchers, vegetable shops, cheese shops and self-service restaurants. There are showcases for cold food and hot food. For warm food, for example, in restaurants or butchers heat lamps are used with infrared radiation. Furthermore, there is also a presentation system with a cold and warm area next to each other, for example, the sales display case "Culinario Fire &Ice" Beer Beer AG, CH-5612 Villmergen, which takes up relatively much space. Furthermore, the document shows US2003 / 0 154 733 A1 a showcase for the presentation of cold and hot food with a cooling device and a heating device. For small sales areas, however, there is only the option to set up either a showcase for cold food or otherwise for hot food.

AUFGABE DER ERFINDUNGOBJECT OF THE INVENTION

Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt nun die Aufgabe zugrunde eine Vorrichtung zur Präsentation von kalten und warmen Esswaren anzugeben, welche auf kleinem Raum die Möglichkeit bietet, abwechslungsweise kalte und warme Esswaren anbieten zu können.The present invention is based on the object of specifying a device for the presentation of cold and hot food, which offers the opportunity in a small space to offer alternately cold and hot food.

GEGENSTAND DER ERFINDUNGSCOPE OF THE INVENTION

Diese Aufgabe wird durch eine Vorrichtung mit den Merkmalen des Patentanspruchs 1 gelöst.This object is achieved by a device having the features of patent claim 1.

Die erfindungsgemässe Vorrichtung hat den grossen Vorteil, dass sie eine sehr einfache und schnelle Umstellung von Warmhalten auf Kühlung ermöglicht. Da die Warmhaltung durch elektromagnetische Induktion erfolgt, wird die Präsentationsplatte nicht erwärmt, so dass man sehr schnell auf Kühlung umstellen kann. Dadurch ist diese Umstellung auch energetisch sehr günstig und somit wirtschaftlich.The inventive device has the great advantage that it allows a very simple and quick change from holding to cooling. Since the heat is maintained by electromagnetic induction, the presentation plate is not heated, so you can switch to cooling very quickly. As a result, this conversion is energetically very favorable and therefore economical.

BESCHREIBUNG EINES AUSFÜHRUNGSBEISPIELES DER ERFINDUNGDESCRIPTION OF AN EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

Weitere Vorteile der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den abhängigen Patentansprüchen und aus der nachfolgenden Beschreibung, in welcher die Erfindung anhand eines in den schematischen Zeichnungen dargestellten Ausführungsbeispieles näher erläutert wird. Es zeigt:

Fig. 1
eine Seitenansicht einer Präsentationsvorrichtung, teilweise in Schnittdarstellung
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eine Seitenansicht der Vorrichtung
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eine rückseitige Ansicht auf die Vorrichtung, und
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eine Obenansicht auf die Präsentationsplatte
Further advantages of the invention will become apparent from the dependent claims and from the following description in which the invention with reference to an exemplary embodiment illustrated in the schematic drawings is explained in more detail. It shows:
Fig. 1
a side view of a presentation device, partially in section
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a side view of the device
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a back view on the device, and
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a top view on the presentation board

In den Figuren sind für dieselben Elemente dieselben Bezugszeichen verwendet, wenn nichts anderes erwähnt ist.In the figures, the same reference numerals are used for the same elements, unless otherwise stated.

In Figur 1 ist eine Vorrichtung 1 zur Präsentation von kalten und warmen Esswaren in Seitenansicht und im Teilschnitt dargestellt. In Figur 2 ist dieselbe Vorrichtung 1 in Seitenansicht dargestellt. Die Vorrichtung 1 besteht aus einer Verkaufsvitrine 2 mit einer Frontscheibe 3 und einer Deckscheibe 4 auf einer Wanne 5, welche seinerseits auf einem Traggestell 6 befestigt ist. Das Traggestell 6 besteht aus Vierkantrohren oder Rohren mit einem beliebigen Profil aus rostfreiem Stahl mit höheneinstellbaren Standfüssen 7. Auf dem Traggestell 6 ist ein Kompressor 9 mit einer wendelförmigen Kühlleitung 10 angeordnet. Daneben befindet sich eine Auffangschale 11 für Tauwasser. In der Wanne 5 sind ein Kälteverdampfer oder Kühlelement 12 und ein oder mehrere Ventilatoren 13 für die Umluftkühlung vorgesehen. Die Wanne 5 ist mit einer Präsentationsplatte 14 aus Granit abgedeckt, in welcher eine oder mehrere Induktionsspulen 15 rund oder vollflächig eingelassen sind (siehe auch Fig. 4). Neben dem Kompressor ist ein Generator für die Induktionsspulen angebracht (hier nicht sichtbar). Der Kälteverdampfer 12 ist über eine - hier nicht sichtbare - Leitung mit der Kühlleitung 10 verbunden. Ferner sind oberhalb des Kompressors 9 und unterhalb der Präsentationsplatte 14 Elektronikschaltungen 16, 17 und 18 (siehe Fig. 3) für die Ansteuerung der Induktionsspulen 15 vorgesehen. Seitlich der Wanne 5 ist eine Steuerschaltung 19 für die Induktionsspulen 15 angeordnet, die von einer Frontplatte 20 abgedeckt ist. Auf der Frontplatte 20 ist eine Sensorschaltung 21 mit neben angeordneten Schaltern 22, 23 und 24 für die Steuerschaltung 19 vorgesehen (siehe Figur 3).In FIG. 1 a device 1 for the presentation of cold and hot food is shown in side view and in partial section. In FIG. 2 the same device 1 is shown in side view. The device 1 consists of a display case 2 with a windshield 3 and a cover plate 4 on a trough 5, which in turn is mounted on a support frame 6. The support frame 6 consists of square tubes or tubes with any profile of stainless steel with height-adjustable feet 7. On the support frame 6, a compressor 9 is arranged with a helical cooling line 10. Next to it is a drip tray 11 for condensation. In the tub 5, a cold evaporator or cooling element 12 and one or more fans 13 are provided for the circulating air cooling. The tub 5 is covered with a granite presentation plate 14, in which one or more induction coils 15 are recessed round or over the entire surface (see also FIG Fig. 4 ). Next to the compressor there is a generator for the induction coils (not visible here). The cold evaporator 12 is connected via a - not visible here - line to the cooling line 10. Further, above the compressor 9 and below the presentation plate 14 are electronic circuits 16, 17 and 18 (see Fig. 3 ) is provided for the control of the induction coils 15. The side of the tub 5, a control circuit 19 is arranged for the induction coil 15, which is covered by a front panel 20. On the front panel 20, a sensor circuit 21 is provided with adjacent switches 22, 23 and 24 for the control circuit 19 (see FIG. 3 ).

Die Frontscheibe 3 der Verkaufsvitrine 2 ist zweigeteilt mit unten einem Prallglas 25 und oben einer aufklappbaren Scheibe 26, welche an einem Scharnier 27 an der Deckscheibe 4 aufgehängt ist. Die Scheibe 26 kann nach oben geklappt und mit einer Befestigung 28 an der Deckscheibe 4 befestigt werden. Somit kann die Vitrine 2 auf der Kundenseite entweder geschlossen sein (Scheibe 26 in der gezeichneten Stellung) oder offen sein (Scheibe 26 in der gestrichelten Stellung). Unterhalb der Deckscheibe 4 sind ferner eine Leuchte 29 mit LED-Lampen und eine als Infrarotstrahler oder als Halogenlampe ausgebildete Wärmelampe 30 angeordnet. Die Leuchte 29 kann als Leiste mit verschieden farbigen LED-Lampen (z.B. rot und blau) ausgestaltet sein, um den Warmbetrieb (rot) oder den Kaltbetrieb (blau) anzuzeigen. Bei der LED-Beleuchtung handelt es sich um in einer Reihe angeordneten LED, welche für eine gleichmässige Ausleuchtung der Präsentationsplatte 14 dienen. Parallel zu einer ersten Reihe LED mit einer weissen Lichtfarbe sind eine zweite Reihe LED mit blauer Lichtfarbe und eine dritte Reihe LED mit roter Lichtfarbe angeordnet. Es können auch mehrere Reihen LED mit weisser Lichtfarbe und einer weiteren Reihe LED mit grüner Lichtfarbe und einer weiteren Reihe LED mit gelber Lichtfarbe angeordnet sein. Anstelle davon können die LED-Lampen als sogenannte RGB-LED Farbdioden (rot-grün-blau LED) mit einer stufenlosen Farbwahl ausgebildet sein. Zudem können die LED-Lampen mit einem Lichtdimmer versehen sein. Auf diese Weise lassen sich die Speisen mit einer geeigneten Farbwahl und Ausleuchtung optisch besser darstellen. Ferner weist die Vitrine 2 auf der Rückseite einen schräg unter einem Winkel von etwa 25° angeordneten Rahmen 32 auf, welcher eine Öffnung 31 definiert, durch welche das Bedienungspersonal die gekühlten oder erwärmten Esswaren entnehmen können, um an die Kundschaft übergeben zu können.The windshield 3 of the vitrine 2 is divided into two parts with a baffle 25 at the bottom and a hinged disc 26 at the top, which is suspended on a hinge 27 on the cover plate 4. The disc 26 can be folded upwards and fastened with a fastening 28 on the cover plate 4. Thus, the display case 2 may either be closed on the customer side (disc 26 in the drawn position) or open (disc 26 in the dashed position). Below the cover plate 4, a lamp 29 with LED lamps and a trained as infrared radiator or halogen lamp heat lamp 30 are also arranged. The lamp 29 may be configured as a bar with different colored LED lamps (eg red and blue) to indicate the warm operation (red) or the cold operation (blue). When LED lighting is arranged in a row LED, which serve for a uniform illumination of the presentation plate 14. Parallel to a first row LED with a white light color, a second row LED with blue light color and a third row LED with red light color are arranged. It can also be several rows LED with white light color and another row LED with green light color and a further row LED be arranged with yellow light color. Instead, the LED lamps can be designed as so-called RGB LED color diodes (red-green-blue LED) with a stepless color choice. In addition, the LED lamps can be equipped with a light dimmer. In this way, the food with a suitable choice of color and illumination can visually better represent. Further, the display case 2 on the back of an obliquely arranged at an angle of about 25 ° frame 32, which defines an opening 31 through which the operator can remove the cooled or heated food to be able to pass to the clientele.

Ferner ist die Präsentationsplatte 14 um eine Drehachse 33 schwenkbar und kann auf der Rückseite in einer Halterung 34 mit einem Anstellwinkel von 0° bis 45°, vorzugsweise etwa 8° bis 15°, gegenüber der Horizontale fixiert werden (gestrichelt dargestellt). Die Deckscheibe 4 kann ebenfalls um ein Scharnier 35 zu Reinigungszwecken hochgeschwenkt werden (siehe gestrichelte Darstellung).Further, the presentation plate 14 is pivotable about an axis of rotation 33 and can be fixed on the back in a holder 34 with an angle of 0 ° to 45 °, preferably about 8 ° to 15 °, relative to the horizontal (shown in phantom). The cover plate 4 can also be pivoted about a hinge 35 for cleaning purposes (see dashed line).

Figur 3 zeigt nun die Vorrichtung 1 in Richtung A der Figur 2. Es sind ein Abdeckgitter 36 für die Zuluft des Kompressors 9 und ein Abdeckgitter 37 für die Abluft vorgesehen. Mit der Sensorschaltung 21 kann die Temperatur der jeweiligen Induktionsspule 15 eingestellt werden. FIG. 3 now shows the device 1 in the direction A of FIG. 2 , There are provided a cover grid 36 for the supply air of the compressor 9 and a cover grille 37 for the exhaust air. With the sensor circuit 21, the temperature of the respective induction coil 15 can be adjusted.

Figur 4 zeigt die eine Ansicht in Richtung B in Figur 2 auf die Präsentationsplatte 14. Gestrichelt sind eine Bohrung 41 für das Tauwasser erkennbar, welche oberhalb der Auffangschale 11 vorgesehen ist, und eine Bohrung 42 für den Anschluss der Kühlleitung 10 mit dem Kälteverdampfer 12. Mit einem nicht dargestellten als Ring ausgebildeten Temperatursensor kann die Kühltemperatur in der Vitrine 2 gemessen und über die Sensorschaltung 21 geregelt werden. FIG. 4 shows the one view towards B in FIG. 2 Dashed lines are a hole 41 for the condensate recognizable, which is provided above the drip tray 11, and a bore 42 for connecting the cooling line 10 with the evaporator 12. With a not shown as a ring temperature sensor, the cooling temperature in the display case 2 are measured and controlled by the sensor circuit 21.

Im Unterbau des Traggestelles 16 kann ferner ein - hier nicht-dargestellter - Dampf- oder Wassernebelerzeuger eingebaut sein, welcher über einen in die Vitrine 2 führenden Kanal Dampf oder einen Wassernebel in den Vitrineraum hineinführt und dort ein gleichmässiges Raumklima sicherstellt, damit die Esswaren in sehr guter Qualität über längere Zeit erhalten und präsentiert werden können. Das Raumklima kann zusätzlich mittels Feuchtesensoren reguliert werden.In the substructure of the support frame 16 may also be a - not shown here - steam or water mist generator to be installed, which leads via a channel leading into the showcase 2 steam or a water mist in the Vitrineraum and there ensures a uniform indoor climate, so the food can be obtained and presented in very good quality over a longer period of time. The indoor climate can also be regulated by means of humidity sensors.

Des Weiteren kann ein ringförmiger magnetischer Sensor auf der Präsentationsplatte vorgesehen sein, welcher über eine elektronische Schaltung die Induktionsspulen 15 und die Wärmelampe 30 automatisch ein- und ausschaltet, wenn ein magnetisches Präsentationsgeschirr erkannt wird. Der ganze Innenraum der Verkaufsvitrine 2 mit Präsentationsplatte 14 ist spritzwassergeschützt ausgebildet.Furthermore, an annular magnetic sensor can be provided on the presentation board, which automatically switches the induction coils 15 and the heat lamp 30 on and off via an electronic circuit when a magnetic presentation tableware is detected. The entire interior of the sales display case 2 with presentation plate 14 is formed splash-proof.

Die Induktionsspulen 15 sind so in der Präsentationsplatte 14 eingebracht, dass diese gegen Feuchtigkeit geschützt sind. Die Präsentationsplatte 14 kann auch aus anderen Materialien als Granit bestehen, soll aber aus einem elektrisch und magnetisch nicht-leitenden, d.h. nicht-metallischen harten Material bestehen. Beispielsweise kann die Präsentationsplatte 14 auch aus einem anderen Stein wie Marmor, aus Glas oder einem geeigneten Kunststoff wie Corian oder PE 500 (Polyäthylen / HMV-PE) bestehen.The induction coils 15 are inserted in the presentation plate 14 so that they are protected against moisture. The presentation board 14 can also be made of materials other than granite, but should be made of an electrically and magnetically non-conductive, i. non-metallic hard material. For example, the presentation plate 14 also made of another stone such as marble, glass or a suitable plastic such as Corian or PE 500 (polyethylene / HMV-PE) exist.

Dank der elektromagnetischen Induktion ist die Verkaufsvitrine 2 in kürzester Zeit von Warm- und Kaltbetrieb umstellbar, da fast keine Wärme auf die Präsentationsplatte 14 abgegeben wird und somit keine Abkühlung der Präsentationsfläche 14 notwendig ist, bevor auf Kaltbetrieb umgestellt wird.Thanks to the electromagnetic induction, the display case 2 can be converted from hot and cold operation in a very short time since almost no heat is released onto the presentation plate 14 and thus no cooling of the presentation surface 14 is necessary before switching to cold operation.

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  1. An apparatus for presenting cold and hot food, comprising a cooling device (9, 12) and a heating device (15, 30), characterized in that a display case (2) is provided with a presentation plate (14) which contains both the cooling device (9, 12) and also the heating device (15, 30), and the heating device comprises one or several induction coils (15) which are arranged in the region of the presentation plate (14).
  2. An apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the cooling device comprises a cooling element (12) with a fan (13) for circulating the cooling air in the display case.
  3. An apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the presentation plate (14) consists of a non-metallic hard material.
  4. An apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that the material is stone, glass or a suitable plastic.
  5. An apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that the material is granite.
  6. An apparatus according to one of the claims 3 to 5, characterized in that the presentation plate (14) is pivotable at an angle of 0° to 45° to an inclined position in relation to the horizontal.
  7. An apparatus according to one of the claims 1 to 6, characterized in that a drain (41) is provided in the region of the presentation plate (14) and a collecting bowl (11) beneath the drain in order to discharge condensed water produced in the display case.
  8. An apparatus according to one of the claims 1 to 7, characterized in that a heating lamp (30) is arranged in the upper region of the display case (2), which heating lamp can be switched on and off automatically via an electric circuit together with the induction coil (15).
  9. An apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that the heating lamp (30) is an infrared radiator or a halogen lamp.
  10. An apparatus according to one of the claims 1 to 9, characterized in that a steam or water mist generator is provided, which is used to supply a dosed quantity of steam or water mist to the display case (2).
  11. An apparatus according to one of the claims 1 to 10, characterized in that LED lamps (29) of different colours are provided for illuminating the presentation plate (14).
  12. An apparatus according to claim 11, characterized in that a first row of LED lamps (29) with a white luminous colour is provided, a second row with LED lamps of a blue luminous colour which is parallel thereto, and a third row with LED lamps of a red luminous colour which is parallel thereto.
  13. An apparatus according to claim 11, characterized in that the LED lamps (29) are provided as RGB LED colour diodes, which are adjustable to all luminous colours by continuous selection of colours.
  14. An apparatus according to one of the claims 11 to 13, characterized in that a light dimmer is provided for the LED lamps (29).
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